Let's hope her countrymen heed her warning before it's too late.

The bottom line, as Margaret points out, is whether or not you believe the government has the right (or the knowledge) to decide what kind of dog you should have, whether or not your dog should have invasive surgery, whether or not your dog's tail should be docked or any of the rest of it.

According to an interesting report, Alaska led the US in dog bite-related fatalities, with 9 deaths over the 11-year period of 1991 - 2002.

That's an average of just under one fatality per year throughout the state.

Eight of the nine deaths were Native Alaskans and more study is needed to find out why.  I suspect that, as with some of our First Nations reserves, the dogs tend to run loose, form packs and entertain themselves, which, when combined with small children, can be dangerous.

This news report is informative and non-hysterical.

In other words, it's well worth reading.

The Knoxville Animal shelter held a session to teach people about 'pit bulls' - what's true and what isn't.  It was sold out - I guess people really do want to learn the facts.

Hats off to this program - apparently, they do this for many breeds and I think it's a great idea.

Here's the news item.